Our flight from US was delayed two hours, but since it was a direct flight, we were fine. It did make a long day, though.
We watched movies, read books, ate, and slept during our almost 14 hour flight.
Almost there! After immigration, luggage and customs, I got all choked up when I saw a lady holding a sign with my name.
At Beijing airport we spotted one of many squat potties we were going to encounter.
We were picked up by our Beijing driver (who doesn't speak English, and whose name I can't pronounce), and our guide Linda helped us to get checked into our hotel and brought us all the way to our room. She is great.
On Friday we met Linda in the lobby at 9:40 am (after some sleep and a breakfast buffet), and she had us run all day:) We saw Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, had a great old Beijing style lunch, and then visited New Day Foster Home. We delivered the goodies, got a tour, and visited with the children, staff and volunteers. What a wonderful place!
We are our own group here, but at the same hotel are three other adoptive families with a different agency, so we've been able to visit a little at breakfast time.
Just a quick recap, we are off to Summer Palace and Great Wall today. Wifi has been very spotty. All is well and we are having a grand time!! Thanks for praying for us!!!
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Yritän lisätä suomennuksen myöhemmin, nyt meidän pitää mennä! Mutta kaikki hyvin, mutta netti on surkea, eikä luppoaikaa ole:) Kiitos rukouksista!!
How does little Miss feel about being there? I love seeing the updates and pics!! I'm so excited for you all.
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